Best Hostels In Sri Lanka

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Let us help you find the best hostel in your next destination. Below is a list of our top picks in Sri Lanka and the links to book direct. Bear in mind that some of the best hostels don´t have a website but you can always contact direct by phone or email.

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The only “gimmick” is that by booking direct, you’re saving money and these local businesses increase their profitability because a cut if your reservation doesn’t go to intermediaries.

Be Smart, Book Direct And Spread The Word!

Hostel after hostel, you´ll save a lot money as many of them offer special rates and promotions to direct bookers.

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Hangover Hostels Colombo

Located in the very heart of Sri Lanka’s capital city, Hangover Hostels Colombo boasts about “affordable luxury” and is the signature hostel of the Hangover Hostels brand. High standards have been maintained when designing this hostel and is sure to bring out that “wow factor” since the moment you step inside.

The hostel facilities include fully AC in dorms and rooms, WiFi, hot showers, large lockers, USB charging ports and reading lamps to ensure one has a comfortable rest while at the hostel. There is a fully equipped kitchen and a large garden to relax too.

Some of the special activities organised by the hostel includes, a tuk tuk tour to explore the city cites, pub crawls for the adventurous, movie nights and dinner nights.

In Hangover Hostels COLOMBO you will find:

· A 6 bed dorm with ensuite. · A 8 bed dorm with ensuite. They have 2 of this type. · A 6 bed dorm with shared toilet. · A 6 female only dorm with ensuite. · 4 stylish double rooms.

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How to get the best rate with them?

Easy! Book directly on their website and save some cash with their 10 % off! With the difference you can definitely get some beers or a nice meal to have a better hangover

Hangover Hostel Negambo

Built with recycled shipping containers, Hangover Hostels @ Airport is conveniently located within a 10 mins tuk tuk ride to the CMB International Airport, which makes this hostel the perfect place to lay your head after a long days travelling, be that on you are arriving or leaving Sri Lanka.

All the dormitories are perfectly designed with AC, WiFi, reading lights, USB ports and large lockers which can be accessed by electronic key cards, ensuring secure, comfortable living spaces while in transit.

Additional facilities includes a kitchen, hot showers, free WiFi in all common areas, games, mini mart on site, breakfast when you want, and a large common area to meet fellow travelers, which is an awesome place to swap stories or get experiences from people who are after their trip.

You can join their organize tours to the Dutch Fort area, the beach Fish Market [which is one of the largest in the country] and several other attractions. St. Lewis Place in the Negombo beach area [20 minutes away from the hostel] is a popular beach strip to try out various bars, cafes and restaurants for that perfect unwind while you are staying at the hostel. If it’s food you are after, there are numerous eateries within a 5 minute walk and there is one operating 24hrs of the day. The hostel as a roof top terrace which provides a beautiful picture framed sunset, weather permitting.

The staff organizes theme nights such as the Sri Lankan Dinner night, when they have a hungry bunch of travelers staying over. A huge DVD collection and HBO movies to relax.

With local and International staff managing the hostel, travelers are guaranteed of ideas and sound advice to help you enjoy however long you have in Sri Lanka.

So make sure you make Hangover Airport hostel your first and last point of call while in Sri Lanka.

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Ahangama – Mellow Hostel

Mellow Hostel is not named by chance, it totally got inspired from the mellow waves in Sri Lanka.

The location itself brings with all the charm, surrounded by coconut trees where you can enjoy their shade in a hammock, right at one of the best surf spots in the South combined with the softest sand of the beach which we call the Mellow beach.

All with a sweet restaurant and bar running.

This place brings together like minded people that are sharing the joy of riding the waves, meditating, practicing yoga, trying something fresh and embracing the nature. Join them to mellow out in this beautiful place!

Along with the friendliest vibe and the smoothest location, this place offers 11 beautiful rooms:

Hangover Hostels Mirissa

In the 1 st three years of operation, Hangover Hostels in Mirissa won (mind you, in 2 consecutive years) the “Best Hostel in Sri Lanka”, awarded by Hostel World, the giant Online Travel Agent.

Keeping up with the whole “recycle and save the planet” concept, a part of this hostel is built with recycled shipping containers, which is quite a breathtaking design, if we say so ourselves.

The hostel overlooks the popular Mirissa beach and a great place to stay and explore all that Mirissa has on offer.

This hostel is equipped with all the modern facilities, such as electronic key card access, large lockers with charging ports inside the lockers, reading lamps, AC, hot water showers, free wifi, and a 9 inch thick mattresses to ensure one of the most comfortable rests. Besides the dorms, you can also get a comfy private double room with ensuit. The large common area and the roof top of the hostel are good places to make new friends and have a great time. Beer pong, movie nights and Jenga nights are some of the activities that the hostel organises. In addition they provide yoga lessons, surfing lessons in Weligama and Whale Watching boat rides.

If you are looking for a “lazing on the beach by day and party when the night falls”, kind of holiday, then Mirissa is one of the favourite destinations in Sri Lanka – along with Unawatuna and Hikkaduwa.

While in Mirissa, try the hostel’s “Hangover Café”, which serves great breakfast, lunch & dinner options. There is a range of mouth-watering burgers, wraps and pastas to try from. It is a “breath of fresh air” for those who fancy giving the usual rice & curry or roti meals, a MISS. Tips; the Suicide Burger is a must try but make sure to have a totally empty stomach before attempting to tackle this big fella

In Hangover Hostels MIRISSA you will find:

· A Female only dorm with ensuite. · 4 bedroom dorms. They have 5 such dorms. · 3 spacious double bedrooms with ensuite.

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Hangover Hostels Ella

Hangover Hostels Ella is the latest addition to this award winning hostel brand in Sri Lanka. The hostel is conveniently located within a couple of minutes walk from the Ella railway station and Ella town.

The hostel facilities include AC, hot water, free WiFi, kitchen, comfortable and clean sleeping spaces and you can enjoy yoga lessons on the balcony area which overlooks beautiful tea plantations and mountains. Regular visits to explore Ella Rock, Mini Adams Peak to watch the beautiful sun rise are also organised by the hostel. In addition, movie nights, dinner nights could be enjoyed when the night falls. The hostel is surrounded by tea plantations and mountains and is the perfect getaway to totally relax the body mind and soul.

For the “adventurous”, there are plenty to do such as mountain hikes, trekking etc while in Ella.

Ahangama – Mellow Hostel

Mellow Hostel is not named by chance, it totally got inspired from the mellow waves in Sri Lanka.

The location itself brings with all the charm, surrounded by coconut trees where you can enjoy their shade in a hammock, right at one of the best surf spots in the South combined with the softest sand of the beach which we call the Mellow beach.

All with a sweet restaurant and bar running.

This place brings together like minded people that are sharing the joy of riding the waves, meditating, practicing yoga, trying something fresh and embracing the nature. Join them to mellow out in this beautiful place!

Along with the friendliest vibe and the smoothest location, this place offers 11 beautiful rooms:

· A 6 bed dorm room.

· 6 doubles.

· 3 singles.

· 1 twin room.

Mirissa – Hangover Hostels

The first Hostel of the company came up in Mirissa will a breathtaking design.

Adapted to containers in some of the dorms, others don´t, the hostel is located right in front of the popular Mirissa beach (hipertexto a Mirissa en menu Explore) featuring electronic lockers in the dorms, AC in all the rooms and the nine inches mattresses to sleep as a baby. Ah ! The toilets have hot water and despite of the Sri Lankan heat, you´ll appreciate it! Besides the dorms, you can also get a comfy double room.

Start your party in the favorite party destination in Sri Lanka – along with Unawatuna and Mirissa – in the large common area downstairs where the beer pong and Jenga become the protagonist of the night and then lead to the night club with your hostel buddies!

If you feel like a more relaxed atmosphere, you´ll find it on the rooftop, as they have a lounge area that you shouldn´t miss out!

Join their yoga activities, surf lessons and boat parties

Also, Hangover Hostels Mirissa hosts a restaurant where the burgers are the more famous dish – follow our advice and try the Suicide Burger.

Give your tastebuds a rest after rice and curries.

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Which deal will you get booking direct?

As in the other locations, you´ll get a 10 % off booking on their web. Save some bucks and use them for more hangovers!

Ahangama – Mellow Hostel

Mellow Hostel is not named by chance, it totally got inspired from the mellow waves in Sri Lanka.

The location itself brings with all the charm, surrounded by coconut trees where you can enjoy their shade in a hammock, right at one of the best surf spots in the South combined with the softest sand of the beach which we call the Mellow beach.

All with a sweet restaurant and bar running.

This place brings together like minded people that are sharing the joy of riding the waves, meditating, practicing yoga, trying something fresh and embracing the nature. Join them to mellow out in this beautiful place!

Along with the friendliest vibe and the smoothest location, this place offers 11 beautiful rooms: